title: [Decompensation].
abstract: Fluid and sodium retention with peripheral oedema and ascites are often seen in decompensated patients with diseases of the liver, kidney and heart and in malignancies. Despite a careful clinical examination including relevant biochemical tests, decompensation is associated with diagnostic challenges. Two cases are presented where a haemodynamic investigation of the splanchnic and systemic circulation contributed to the establishment of a correct diagnosis, and the advantages of this diagnostic tool are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Klinisk fysiologisk/nuklearmedicinsk afdeling, H:S Hvidovre Hospital.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Møller
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Henriksen
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D002310:Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Inkompensation.